Compare
Charles Goodnight Bourbon vs Redemption Bourbon
Comparing Charles Goodnight Bourbon and Redemption Bourbon reveals a matchup between an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight and a blender-built, spice-driven bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Charles Goodnight Bourbon | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +31 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$75 – $80 | ~$25 – $32 ~$49 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Charles Goodnight Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Redemption Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Charles Goodnight Bourbon Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/3 heat: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
oak 8/4 oak: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Charles Goodnight Bourbon: A barrel-strength Texas bourbon. The hot Texas climate pulls a lot of oak in six years, giving deep wood, brown sugar and dark fruit with plenty of rye spice.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail base.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).